Bela Lugosi as Dracula Doll Quarter Scale Figure from Sideshow Toy

Bela Lugosi as Dracula Doll Quarter Scale Figure from Sideshow ToyBela Lugosi is the quintessential vampire, Dracula. After the tragic death of first choice Lon Chaney Sr., Universal went to the relatively unknown Hungarian immigrant to fill the role of the Count.Lugosi’s portrayal of Dracula made the character an instant icon, and influenced the way this, and other vampires, would be played for years to come.The film itself was directed by Tod Browning, who worked from an adapted play of Bram Stoker’s classic novel, to bring the creepy atmosphere of Dracula’s world to life in 1931.The film is considered by many to be the grandfather of the horror genre, and Dracula himself was recently voted among the Top 50 Villains of All Time by the American Film Institute.Click here for details